Lorene Yancey Garrison, 95, of Marietta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Marietta with the Rev. Dean Hunter officiating. Mrs. Garrison enjoyed golf and bridge but enjoyed being with her friends and family the most. She was a dedicated member of the Phebean Sunday School Class and was very active in her church and community. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Keown of Marietta; three grandchildren, John Keown and his wife, Caroline of Canton, Scott and Brian Keown of Marietta; one great-granddaughter, Heather Keown of Canton; one brother, Carl T. Yancey of Birmingham, AL; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert T. (Bob) Garrison in 1999. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church in Marietta, 148 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060. Family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta will be handling the arrangements.

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